Chapter 2236: Love Caught in the Fate Loop 35

At the 806 doorway.

Sun Liwei was trussed up and flung in; the hallway and rooms were unlit, only a dim glow filtered in from outside the window.

He felt unworthy to enter, so he knelt at the doorway, facing the cabinet that had once held an urn for two years.

Even the most vicious person usually harbors some fear deep inside.

Sun Liwei knelt on the ground; the four foul students were long gone, yet he constantly felt someone moving back and forth before and after him—dark silhouettes, nothing but shadows.

Fear welled up bit by bit.

Before he could grow accustomed to the dark, the cabinet door inside the room swung open, and a ghastly pale hand reached out.

"Ahhhhh!!!"

In the hallway.

Shao Huaina stared gloomily at Sun Liwei crawling on the floor, as if possessed.

"What is this brat afraid of?"

Jin Chen's lips twitched imperceptibly: "Probably he's guilty of something."

Xu Yi thought for a moment, kindly switched on a flashlight, and chased after Sun Liwei crawling all over the ground.

He almost frightened him into hitting the wall.

Xu Yi calmly turned off the flashlight, satisfied.

Only Xie Guan was somewhat silent.

This silence lasted until the police arrived, finally leading to Sun Liwei's arrest.

They all knew that once Sun Liwei was caught, the old case from two years ago would soon be fully revealed.

Jin Chen drew Xie Guan into his embrace, shifting his gaze from the police car to himself.

In his clear, dark pupils, his outline was distinctly reflected.

Xie Guan's voice sounded broken: "It's all over."

Jin Chen gently patted his back: "Yes, it's all over."

They embraced, chins resting on each other's shoulders; Xie Guan closed his eyes and clung tightly to Jin Chen's waist.

【Villain Blackening Value detected –30, total 15!】

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Not long after, the verdict was announced.

All evil will ultimately face judgment.

And the Xie clan's real‑estate case from two years ago was again broadcast by the media after the true culprit was caught, clearing their name.

That apartment building was also declared to be taken over and demolished by the responsible department.

That day was just an ordinary Thursday.

Jin Chen held a discussion meeting at school, as usual buying a tasty treat for his hard‑studying boyfriend to bring home.

The lingering sunset shone through the half‑open gauze curtain, dyeing the entire balcony a honey‑like orange.

Xie Guan wore earphones, his fingers unconsciously tapping the rhythm of the listening material on the railing, when a warm touch suddenly pressed against his earlobe.

Jin Chen's fingertip was warm, yet he deliberately rubbed his heated ear with his fingerpad, then slipped off one earphone.

"Listening so hard I didn't notice anyone coming."

Jin Chen's amused voice, mingling with the sweet scent of cream puffs, drew near; Xie Guan's back bumped into the familiar embrace.

"... Besides, I won't let anyone else in." Xie Guan simply removed the other earphone and leaned into his arms.

Jin Chen rubbed the whorl at the top of his head, then, like a conjurer, picked a sugar‑frosted cream puff from the paper bag and pressed it to his lips.

Xie Guan turned his head to bite, but his nape was seized; Jin Chen lowered his eyes to the furrowed brow, then took the cream‑stained corner of his mouth between his lips.

The evening wind lifted the hem of Xie Guan's loose loungewear, and Jin Chen's palm slid in to stroke the hollow of his lower back.

The kiss began as teasing and gradually deepened; Xie Guan's grip on Jin Chen's shirt front loosened, turning into a clutch of the fabric at his waist.

When the sunset's afterglow finally faded, Jin Chen finally released Xie Guan's engorged lips, yet still rubbed his nose against them.

"How are you feeling today?" Jin Chen asked.

Xie Guan's heart fluttered slightly, and he voluntarily kissed Jin Chen's cheek: "Very well."

Better than ever.

The great grudge was avenged, the truth came to light, and the Xie clan's injustice was cleared.

Now his only obsession.

Is to start his life anew.

【Villain Blackening Value detected –10, total 5!】

Jin Chen anticipated that today Xie Guan, seeing the news and the police bulletin, would inevitably be affected emotionally.

After the joy, it was unavoidable to think back to the past.

So he took a few days off specially, going nowhere, just staying home to accompany Xie Guan.

Three days later, Sunday night.

Xie Guan curled up at the head of the bed, chin resting on his knees, fingers unconsciously tugging at the corner of the blanket.

He had missed his senior year of high school, and two years had passed, but with a review plan specially crafted by Jin Chen and Teacher Luo, studying wasn't difficult.

But today he made many mistakes he shouldn't have, and the listening material in the earphones seemed to spite him—each word drilled into his ears yet he couldn't piece together the full meaning.

……but these weren't the cause; Xie Guan knew it in his heart.

It was that his mind frequently recalled the howling wind and the towering buildings, plus the two figures leaping from the rooftop.

When Jin Chen pushed the door open and entered, he was still holding a cup of steaming honey‑pomelo tea.

He glanced up, saw Xie Guan huddled there, his brows slightly raised, set the cup down, and walked straight over.

"Who messed with our Xie Xiao Guan?"

His voice low, with a hint of weary amusement, his knee pressed against the mattress, he reached out to rub Xie Guan's nape.

Xie Guan didn't dodge, nor did he flare up and retort as usual; he just sullenly shook his head, burying his face deeper into his knees.

Jin Chen chuckled lowly, then simply moved in, placing his palm on his waist and pulling him into his embrace.

Xie Guan gave a token struggle, but he was caught by the wrist and his whole body was drawn into a warm embrace.

Jin Chen's body temperature was higher than his, his chest pressed against his back, the heartbeat transmitted through the fabric, steady enough to inexplicably put one at ease.

"Don't want to talk?"

Jin Chen's lips brushed his ear tip, his breath warm, yet his fingers had already slipped between his fingers, ten fingers interlaced and gently squeezed: "Then let's not speak."

Xie Guan's Adam's apple rolled, his eyelashes drooped, and after a moment he muttered: "... Suddenly feeling annoyed."

Jin Chen understood, didn't press further, simply tightened his arms, encircling him completely in his embrace, his other hand lightly patting his back.

Palm against the spine, one press after another, the rhythm slow and gentle.

Xie Guan's tensed shoulders gradually relaxed, his back pressing against his chest, even unconsciously leaning back a bit, as if instinctively seeking a closer closeness.

Jin Chen noticed, the corner of his mouth twitching up, he lowered his head to rub his nose against the top of his head, his voice low to near a whisper: "Better?"

Xie Guan didn't make a sound, but the tips of his ears quietly reddened.

Jin Chen wasn't in a hurry either, his fingertips lightly tracing upward along his spine, patient and meticulous.

Until Xie Guan finally couldn't hold back, he turned his head and, as if venting frustration, bit a mouthful on his chin.

Not with force, more like a kind of awkward, spoiled act.

Jin Chen gave a muffled laugh, then followed the motion, lowering his head to press his lips against his.

Xie Guan initially resisted, but when Jin Chen's tongue tip lightly traced his lip seam, he still couldn't help but slightly open his mouth.

Their breaths intertwined, Xie Guan's fingers unconsciously clenched Jin Chen's shirt hem, a soft hum escaping his throat.

Jin Chen held the back of his head, deepening the kiss, his other hand still gently patting his back.

As the kiss ended, Xie Guan panted, his forehead against his shoulder, his cheeks flushed.